WordPress or Wix?
WordPress and Wix are two major website builders. The good news is that they are both good web design platforms. The bad news is that makes it tricky to decide between them. It is imporatant to start with the right one if you don't want to waste time and money changing it later on down the line.
Pros
Wix
Easy to use for web design newbies
Automatic website updates
Simple straightforward support system
WordPress
Flexibility for customization
Wider choice of themes
Choice of any web host, most of which come with many email addresses
Cons
Wix
Limiting as the design is geared to be easy, so customization options are limited.
Limited number of designs to choose from
Wix only self hosts and each new email address is an additional charge
WordPress
More complex to use, with many plugins required
WordPress updates have to be done manually
Support system can seem like information overload
The decision between Wix and WordPress depends on your circumstances and what you need. There many things to consider including price, options, ease of use, flexibilty, customization, website build costs and website maintence.
Summary
Wix has a lower overall cost and is easier to maintain and is easier to learn to use.
WordPress is more flexible, but takes longer to learn and is higher maintenance. Costs can be higher in the long term, especially if a developer is required to build it.
